Multiple locations available: Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Bundaberg, Toowoomba, Rockhampton or Brisbane Contract: Temporary full-time (6 months) Rate: Up to approx. $130/hr super (depending on experience) Are you an experienced Queensland Government professional who thrives in complex, cross-agency environments? We are seeking an AO8 Manager, Special Projects to support the implementation and delivery of priority initiatives through the Regional Collaborative Governance Model — a whole-of-government approach focused on improving outcomes for regional Queensland communities. About the role Reporting to the Director, Regional Collaboration, you will coordinate and facilitate priority special projects across Queensland, working closely with Regional Leadership Networks, agencies, and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are well-governed, effectively planned, and supported by strong stakeholder engagement, clear reporting, and consistent delivery frameworks. Key responsibilities Lead stakeholder engagement and partnership-building across agencies and levels of government Establish and maintain project governance, templates, reporting frameworks and tools Coordinate project meetings, action registers, reporting and communication materials Provide high-quality briefs, reports and strategic advice on regional priorities Identify barriers to collaboration and escalate appropriately through governance channels About you To be successful, you will bring demonstrated experience in: Cross-agency collaboration and stakeholder management Project management and governance in a Queensland Government environment High-quality written communication (briefings, reports, executive updates) Working on complex, place-based or regional initiatives Managing sensitive information with strong privacy and confidentiality practices Travel may be required (including occasional overnight stays). Apply now If you’re ready to make a real impact for regional Queensland and enjoy working across government to drive meaningful outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.
